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AGENDA REPORT of 10'D'I�oo�i
ACTION:. _ ✓` �`�
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Steven Kueny, City Manager BY:
DATE: October 1, 2009 (CC Meeting of 10/7/09)
SUBJECT: Consider Reconsideration of Item 9.13. on September 2, 2009, Agenda
and Reconsideration of Vote on Item 9.13. for Resolution Approving
an Amendment to the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement by
Removing 228.96 Acres from the Greenbelt, Including the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library, on the Request of the City of Simi Valley
SUMMARY and BACKGROUND
On September 2, 2009, the City Council considered the matter of amending the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement to remove 228.96 acres on the request of the City of Simi
Valley and took the following action:
Continued this item off calendar; Directed staff to schedule a future agenda item
for council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement; Directed staff
to contact the Cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks to request they agendize
the Greenbelt for discussion; and Directed staff to then set up a joint meeting
with all three City Councils to discuss strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
The City Manager sent the attached letters, dated September 14, 2009, to the Simi
Valley and Thousand Oaks City Managers advising them of this action. The Simi Valley
and Thousand Oaks City Managers replied in the attached letters dated September 23
and September 24, respectively. The Mayors and City Managers of the three cities met
on September 30, 2009, to discuss this matter and to clarify remaining concerns about
the proposed Greenbelt Agreement. The cities of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
reiterated their support for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
DISCUSSION
It should be noted that on June 6, 2007, the Moorpark City Council took action to
support the inclusion of the 228.96 acres in Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence. (This
information was inadvertently omitted from the September 2, 2009 staff report.) Also on
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The Honorable City Council
Re: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
October 1, 2009 (CC Meeting of 10/7/09)
Page 2
June 6, 2007, the Council directed staff to work with the cities of Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks and the County to discuss potential changes to the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt, including but not limited to wildlife corridors and appropriate land uses by
affected City Councils and the Board of Supervisors.
Subsequent to this action, the three City Managers and County Resource Management
Agency Director met; and in October 2007, there was a joint meeting of the three City
Councils. At the October 2007 meeting, there was no action taken by the three City
Councils.
Since that time, the City Managers have met but have deferred proceeding with
developing a proposed revision to the Greenbelt Agreement until the County has
determined its course of action. It is recognized that all of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
(except the subject property within Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence) is within
Moorpark's Area of Interest. Further, any changes to the Greenbelt Agreement cannot
include a provision that the County of Ventura would not take land use related actions
unless the cities concur. As with a city, the County cannot assign or condition its
authority on land use matters.
At the September 2, 2009 meeting, the issue of a wildlife corridor was mentioned. In
June of 2006, a wildlife corridor study, "South Coast Missing Linkages Project: A
Linkage Design for the Santa Monica - Sierra Madre Connection," was completed by
South Coast Wildlands, with funding from various State and Federal Agencies, including
the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, California State Parks, National Park
Service, and U.S. Forest Service. This study examined existing land uses and travel
paths of various animal species between the Los Padres National Forest and Santa
Monica Mountains to identify the most viable corridors between these two largely
protected wild areas. Wildlife corridor connections help to maintain genetic diversity in
animal species thereby better protecting the ecosystems. This study identified two
corridors, one through the Rocky Peak area, and one through the Alamos Canyon area,
including land in Moorpark east of Moorpark College and through the Tierra Rejada
Valley. Attached are maps of the wildlife corridor showing the entire linkage, as well as
an enlargement of the Tierra Rejada Valley area, showing the entire Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt area to be within the identified corridor.
The City Manager spoke with Supervisor Foy who indicated he intends to request the
Board of Supervisors to favorably consider Simi Valley's annexation request and
needed Amendment to the Greenbelt Agreement at a Board meeting in October.
Supervisor Foy also indicated that except for the current Amendment under
consideration for Assembly Uses in the County "Open Space Zoning," he does not
foresee other changes to the allowed uses. (Note that the County of Ventura currently
has a moratorium for any application for Assembly Uses in the Open Space Zone,
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The Honorable City Council
Re: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
October 1, 2009 (CC Meeting of 1017/09)
Page 3
which is due to expire in March 2010. The Cornerstone Church application is exempt
from the moratorium because its application was filed before the moratorium was
established.)
In light of the Council's action to support the Sphere of Influence in June 2007, Mayor
Parvin has requested reconsideration.
Resolution No. 2006-2476 adopted June 21, 2006, sets forth the Rules of Procedures
for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities. Specifically, the procedures
for a Motion for Reconsideration are as follows:
7.12 Motion for Reconsideration:
Any Councilmember who voted with the majority may move a
reconsideration of any vote at the same meeting or request an agenda
item on the next regular meeting or request a special meeting called to be
held prior to the next regular meeting to consider reconsideration of any
vote. The agenda item shall appear on Presentation/Action/Discussion as
a two-part item, e.g.,
Consider Reconsideration of
Reconsideration of vote on
After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other
motion for a reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous
consent of the Council.
If the Council concurs with Mayor Parvin's request, the following actions should be
taken:
1. Consider reconsideration of Item 9.13. on the September 2, 2009 agenda;
2. Defer reconsideration of the September 2, 2009 vote to October 21, 2009;
and
3. Direct staff to present options for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement
on the October 21, 2009, agenda as a separate Action/Discussion item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Consider reconsideration of Agenda Item 9.13. from the September 2, 2009, City Council
meeting agenda, defer reconsideration of the September 2, 2009 vote to October 21,
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The Honorable City Council
Re: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
October 1, 2009 (CC Meeting of 10/7/09)
Page 4
2009; and direct staff to present options for strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement on
the October 21, 2009, agenda as a separate Action/Discussion item.
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Attachments: 1 June 6, 2007 Agenda Report
2 Excerpt from June 6, 2007 Minutes
3 October 10, 2007, Joint Minutes and Attachments
4 September 2, 2009 Agenda Report
5 S. Kueny's September 14, 2009 letter to Simi Valley
6 S. Kueny's September 14, 2009 letter to Thousand Oaks
7 City of Simi Valley's September 23, 2009 letter
8 City of Thousand Oaks' September 24, 2009 letter
9 Two (2) Wildlife Corridor Maps
10 Current Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Aerial Map
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CITY OF t.OORPAkK,CAL!FG►7N3,:
City Council Meeting
ACTION:
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director i
Prepared By: David A. Bobardt, Planning Manager
DATE: May 29, 2007 (CC Meeting of 616/2007)
SUBJECT: Consider Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and Proposed Sphere of Influence
Update for City of Simi Valley
BACKGROUND
On April 18, 2007, Councilmember Parvin requested a future agenda item to discuss
the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and its implications on the proposed expansion of Simi
Valley's Sphere of Influence, which would include land in the greenbelt.
DISCUSSION
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
In Ventura County, a number of greenbelt agreements between Cities and the County
have been established as a means of preserving open space and/or agricultural land
between urban areas. The Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement was originally adopted
in 1984 by the cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County of
Ventura (Attachment 1). A minor amendment removed about 18.6 acres in the Simi
Valley Area of Interest in 1986. Its basic terms for the defined boundaries (Attachment
2) are that each City and the County agree to a policy of non-annexation and to retain
the affected land for open space uses. All of the land in the greenbelt area is
unincorporated. Besides the Greenbelt Agreement, other policies and regulations
affecting land use within the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt area include the County's General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance, the Countywide Save Open Space and Agricultural
Resources (SOAR) Ordinance, the Moorpark SOAR Ordinance, Areas of Interest,
Spheres of Influence, and the Guidelines for Orderly Development. The impact of each
of these regulations and policies is discussed below.
County General Plan —All of the land area in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is designated
for open space uses. The County General Plan defines open space by including land
that meets the State Government Code definition of essentially unimproved land used
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for the preservation of natural resources, managed production of resources, outdoor
recreation, and special management for health and safety. In addition to this definition,
the County General Plan's open space designation also applies to land that establishes
community boundaries to prevent sprawl, promotes efficient municipal services, or
contains State or Federal facilities over which the County has no land use authority.
County Zoning Ordinance—Zoning designations for land in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
include Open Space and Agricultural Exclusive zones, with 10-acre to 40-acre minimum
lot sizes. Among the permitted and conditionally permitted land uses in the Open
Space and/or Agricultural Exclusive zones are agricultural operations (including
greenhouses and agricultural sales), kennels, catteries, equestrian centers, cemeteries,
communications facilities, single-family homes, second dwellings, farmworker housing,
colleges and universities, government buildings, mineral resource development,
organics processing, campgrounds, golf courses and driving ranges, motocross/off-
highway vehicle parks, hazardous and municipal waste collection, treatment, storage,
and disposal facilities, and large animal veterinary hospitals. A complete list is attached
as Attachment 3.
Countywide SOAR Ordinance —The Countywide SOAR Ordinance, adopted in 1998, in
general requires through December 31, 2020 a vote of the people to change the County
general plan policies for agricultural, open space, and rural land, including the
redesignation of land designated for such uses to other uses.
Moorpark SOAR Ordinance — The Moorpark SOAR Ordinance established a physical
boundary for the provision of urban services or approval of urban land uses by the City
of Moorpark. The entire greenbelt area is outside this urban service boundary, requiring
a vote of the Moorpark electorate if the City is to extend its services to any urban
development (i.e. greater than 1 unit per 20 acres) in this area prior to December 31,
2020.
Areas of Interest — The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) has defined
Areas of Interest to identify logical areas in which there will be no more than one City.
Most of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is in Moorpark's Area of Interest. The exception is
an area in Simi Valley's Area of Interest (including the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library) discussed later in this report. Area of Interest boundaries are shown in
Attachment 2
Spheres of Influence — Under the Government Code, the LAFCo's for each county are
responsible for determining service boundaries for local governments and special
districts. Service boundaries are established by first adopting a rational and probable
future service area for the jurisdiction, known as its Sphere of Influence. An annexation
cannot be approved unless it is found to be consistent with the adopted Sphere of
Influence. Under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of
2000, LAFCo's have until January 1, 2008, to update the Spheres of Influence for local
governments and special districts. Aside from this update process, local governmental
agencies can file an application for an update at any time. None of the land within the
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June 6, 2007
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Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is presently within any City's Sphere of Influence, although the
City of Simi Valley is seeking an expansion of its sphere to include the land in its Area of
Interest in the greenbelt. This issue is discussed later in this report.
Guidelines for Orderly Development—Originally adopted by all cities in Ventura County,
the County of Ventura, and the Ventura County LAFCo in 1969, and revised in 1996,
the Guidelines for Orderly Development clarify the relationship between the Cities and
the County with respect to urban planning. These guidelines include policies that urban
development should occur within cities whenever and wherever practical. The County
will consult with Cities on discretionary permits in the City's Area of Interest, and
encourage applicants for urban land uses in City Spheres of Influence to apply to the
City for permits (with annexation by the City if approved). These Guidelines are
included in Attachment 4.
Although unincorporated, the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt area is served by a number of
public agencies. Attachment 5 shows the water districts and school districts serving the
area. The entire greenbelt area is within Supervisorial District No. 4.
Proposed Simi Valley Sphere of Influence Update
On April 18, 2007, the Ventura County LAFCo considered a staff-initiated update to Simi
Valley's Sphere of Influence. As part of the update, LAFCo staff recommended that
approximately 229 acres of land currently in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt (Attachment 6)
be added to Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence. This land includes the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library, a few houses on 10-acre lots, and a vacant 68-acre parcel.
Relevant sections of the LAFCo staff report are attached (Attachment 7). The reason
for inclusion in the Sphere of Influence was to acknowledge that some municipal
services were already provided by the City of Simi Valley and the area was within the
city's General Plan. Simi Valley's General Plan calls for open space uses on the land.
Because of this policy, and that inclusion in a Sphere of Influence is a step toward
annexation, Moorpark Community Development staff sent a letter to LAFCo
(Attachment 8) requesting that this addition not be considered until the Greenbelt
Agreement issues are addressed. The Thousand Oaks Community Development
Department requested a continuance on this matter until its Council could consider the
issues and provide direction. LAFCo continued this item until its June 13, 2007
meeting. In addition, the Board of Supervisors has requested staff to prepare an
ordinance for their consideration to codify the greenbelt agreement.
The land uses within the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt have changed greatly since the
agreement was adopted in 1984. The County has approved the subdivision of large
portions of the land into 10-acre lots, which have subsequently been developed with
large houses. Other uses have included lighted equestrian facilities, a lighted golf
driving range, a paintball park, outside storage, and retail nurseries. The area proposed
for inclusion in Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence is primarily developed, and there are
no other potential properties within Simi Valley's Area of Interest that could be
exchanged for this property in the greenbelt. One large vacant 68-acre parcel in the
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Honorable City Council
June 6, 2007
Page 4
application, owned by California Coastal Financial (see Exhibit 6), is planned for open
space by Simi Valley. In a recent meeting of the City Managers of Moorpark, Simi
Valley, and Thousand Oaks, there was consensus that the greenbelt agreement should
be revisited, but that the current Sphere of Influence expansion proposal by Simi Valley
should not be contingent on such action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to:
1. Prepare a letter to the Ventura County LAFCo indicating the City of Moorpark is
not opposed to the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's Sphere of
Influence.
2. Work with staff from the cities of Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County to
discuss potential changes to the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement for
consideration by affected City Councils and Board of Supervisors.
Attachments:
1. Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
2. Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
3. County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Excerpt
4. Guidelines for Orderly Development
5. School and Water Districts
6. Proposed Addition to Simi Valley Sphere of Influence
7. Excerpt from LAFCo Staff Report
8. April 17, 2007 Letter to LAFCo
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CTO RESOLUTION N0. 84-143
S.V. RESOLUTION NO. 84-34
MOORPARK RESOLUTION NO. 84-110
A JO1NT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF
NOORPARK, SIMI VALLEY AND THOUSAND OAKS,
AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA ESTABLISHING
A GREENBELT WITHIN THE TIERRA REJADA VALLEY
WHEREAS, a greenbelt can be defined as an area consisting of prime
agricultural or other open space land, as defined in Section 35046 and 65560 of
the Government Code, which is preserved in agricultural or other open space uses;
and
WHEREAS, the area lying generally in the Tierra Rejada Valley west of the
City of Simi Valley, north of the City of Thousand Oaks, and south of the City of
Moorpark is difficult for any of the Cities or the County to service with sewers,
water, police, fire and other municipal service::;
WHEREAS, all Elie community and regional plans designate the Tierra Rejada
Valley for agricultural and open space uses and the area is excluded from all
City spheres of influence; and
WHEREAS, the City Councils of Lille Cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks, and the Hoard of Supervisors of the County of Ventura hereby find
that the lands described below are worthy of retention in agricultural and other
open space uses for the overall hest ir►tcrest:< of tlu Cities, the County and the
State.
NOW, THEREFOR}:, BE IT RESOLVED, the Moorpark City Council , Simi Valley City
Council, Thousand Oaks City Council and Ventura County Board of Supervisors
hereby establish this greenbelt for the Tierra Rejada Valley and agree to, a
policy of non-annexation and retention of aspen space uses for the propertirr; iu
the Tierra Rejada Valley as shown on the map attached aS. Exhibit A of this
resolution and generally described as follows:
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Bordered on the north by the City of Moorpark, Moorpark Road, the
Tierra Rejada Valley watershed. and the City of Simi Valley; on
the east by the City of Simi Valley; on the south by the City of
Thousand Oaks and on the west by the Arroyo Santa Rosa and the Las
Posas Hills.
BE IT F1IRTHER RESOLVED that the following implementation measures be
established:
At such time as the provisions of the greenbelt agreement are
abrogated by the County with regard to ally of the remaining
area within the boundaries of Waterworks District yo. 8,
LAFCO shall automatically reconsider they proper location of
the City of Simi Valley's Sphere of influence boundary in
this area, subject only to the City --tmendinr its General Plan
to include such area.
Should the City of Moorpark propose: to Jnnc:x any portion of
the territory in the Tierra Rej:eda Vallev located within
Waterworks District No. 8, LAFCO :;Ita11 automatically
reconsider the proper location of the City of Simi Valley's
Sphere of Influence boundary in this; .irea, subject only to
the City amending its General Plan to i.nr.lude such area.
BE IT FURTIMR RESOLVED that the Local Agency Formation Commission is
requested to endorse the greenbelt and to ronLintse t„ act in a manner consistent
With the preservation of the aforementioned lands for agricultural and other open
space purposes.
THE CLERKS ARE DIRECTEi) to send a rrrt : i i••ee. -•ale} of this resolution tc+ the
Local Agency Formation Coemnisstou.
C495/2
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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
PASSED and ADOPTED on March 26, 1984
GAELEGLY. MPVORIO H
CITY OF SIMI VALLOY. fALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
4inda Pa rth, eputy City Clerk
City of Simi Valley, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Irv— :V� O4NM
J orrance, City Attorney
C y of Simi Valley, California
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
M. L. Koester, City manager
City of Simi Valley, California
4heDpartm:ent rno d, Director
of Cowunity Development
City of Simi Valley, California
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CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
PASSED and ADOPTED on June 5. 1984
LEE LAXD 0 THE
CITY OF THOUSAND 0 S, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
Nan y A illon, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks, California
APPROVED AS TO FORK:
Hark G. Sellers, Acting City Attorney
City of Thousand Oaks, California
APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION:
Grant Brimhal y Manager
City of Thousand OaWi, California
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CITY OF MOORPARK
July 2
PASSED and ADOPTED on Aiebxasiayx_, 1984
LF.TA IL. Y -S . YOR DOXTIHIEfte
CITY OF M RPARK, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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'•Ze22�t1•
Doris D. Bankus, tty Clerk s
City of Moorpark, California
COUNTY OF VENTURA
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was duly and regularly adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Ventura, California on February _11 , 1984.
c1lair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
RICHARD D. DEAN, County Clerk
County of Ventura, State of
California and ex-officio Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
thereof. p G
By. _/
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Deputy t to
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CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, DORIS D. BANKUS City Glark of the City of
Moorpark, California, do hereby Certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 84-110 was adopted by tlw City (:01.11161 Of thy C;uy of
adjourned
Moorpark at antegular meeting; thereof held on the 2nd day of
July , 19 84 and that Ilse SUrnC W S a001)ECO II.V
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Harper, Beaulieu, Prieto, Straughan
and Mayor Yancy-Sutton;
NO Eli: None;
AIISEN'1': None.
WITNESS my hand and the Official j)f said City tills 2nd
day of July I��_. 84 _
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VENTURA COUNTY
NON -COASTAL
ZONING ORDINANCE
DIVISION 8, CHAPTER 1
OF THE
VENTURA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE
Lasr AMENDED 12-06-05
VENTURA COUNTY PLANNING DMSION
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ARTICLE 4:
PURPOSES OF ZONES
Sec. 8104-0 - Purpose
The categories and purposes of land use zones in Ventura County are established as
follows:
Sec. 8104-1 - Open Space/Agricultural Zones
Sec. 8104-1.1 - Open Space (O-S) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for the conservation of renewable and
nonrenewable natural resources, to preserve and enhance environmental quality and
to provide for the retention of the maximum number of future land use options while
allowing reasonable and compatible uses on open lands in the County which have
not been altered to any great extent by human activities.
Sec. 8104-1.2 - Agricultural Exclusive (A-E) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to preserve and protect commercial agricultural lands as
a limited and irreplaceable resource, to preserve and maintain agriculture as a major
industry in Ventura County and to protect these areas from the encroachment of
nonrelated uses which, by their nature, would have detrimental effects upon the
agriculture industry.
Sec. 8104-2 - Rural Residential Zones
Sec. 8104-2.1 - Rural Agricultural (R-A) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain a rural setting where a wide
range of agricultural uses are permitted while surrounding residential land uses are
protected.
Sec. 8104-2.2 - Rural Exclusive (R-E) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain rural residential areas in
conjunction with horticultural activities, and to provide for a limited range of service
and institutional uses which are compatible with and complementary to rural
residential communities.
Sec. 8104-2.3 - Single-Family Estate (R-O) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide areas exclusively for single-family residential
estates where a rural atmosphere is maintained by the allowing of a range of
horticultural activities as well as animals for recreational purposes.
Sec. 8104-3 - Urban Residential Zones
Sec. 8104-3.1 - Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain areas which are appropriate
for single-family dwellings on individual lots.
Sec. 8104-3.2 - Two-Family Residential (R-2) Zone
The purpose of this zone is to provide for and maintain residential areas allowing two
single-family dwelling units or a two-family dwelling unit on lots which meet the
minimum area requirements of this zone.
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ARTICLE 5:
USES AND STRUCTURES BY ZONE
(AM ORD. 4317 - 03-15-05)
Sec. 8105-0 - Purpose
Section 8105-4 and 8105-5 list in matrix form the land uses and structures that are
allowed in each zone, under this Chapter, and indicate the type of land use entitlement
required to establish a particular use in that zone. Land uses permitted herein may also
require additional licensing/permitting from other Ventura County, State of California, or
United States government agencies. (AM. ORD. 4092 - 6/27/95; AM. ORD. 4291 -
7/29/03)
Sec. 8105-1 - Use of Matrices
Sec. 8105-1.1 - Key To Matrices
Except as otherwise provided in Section 8111-1.2.1.6, (specific to the R-P-D zone),
the following symbols indicate the type of permit required for uses allowed in each
zone:
= Not Allowed
E = Allowed, but exempt from obtaining a Zoning Clearance.
p = Zoning Clearance, or other ministerially approved permit unless specifically
exempted.
= Zoning Clearance or other ministerially approved permit with signed waivers.
Q = Planning Director-approved Planned Development Permit
® = Planning Commission-approved Planned Development Permit
= Board of Supervisors-approved Planned Development Permit
❑ = Planning Director-approved Conditional Use Permit
® = Planning Commission-approved Conditional Use Permit
= Board of Supervisors-approved Conditional Use Permit
(ADD. ORD. 3749 - 10/29/85; AM. ORD. 4092 - 6/27/95)
Sec. 8105-1.2
Italicized notes appearing in this Zoning Ordinance are editorial in nature and are
not a part of the Ordinance or its regulatory scheme. (AM. ORD. 4187 - 5/25/99 -
grammar)
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Sec. 8105-4 - Permitted Uses in Open Space, Agricultural,
Residential and Special Purpose tones
OS AE RA RE RO R1 R2 RPD TP
AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL
OPERATIONS
Animal Husbandry
Domestic Animals Per Art.7 E E E E E
more animals than are permitted by Art.7 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
(3, 19)
Reduced Animal Setbacks Per Table 2 . . . AL A
Sec.8107-2.5.1 16
Apiculture 2, 15
uacutturel uiculture 15
Insectaries for Pest Control 3,6, 15 See Principal Structures Related to Agriculture
Vermiculture' 16
up to 5,000 sq.ft.of open beds 0 0 0
over 5,000 sq.ft.of open beds
Wild Animals,Not Inherently Dangerous ❑ ❑ ❑ Z C9
(16, 19)
Inherently Dangerous Animals 16
Agricultural Contractors!Service And ❑ ❑ ❑
Storage Yards And Buildings(15, 19)
Crop and Orchard Production (6,12) E E E E E EE E E
Packing,Storage Or Preliminary Processing E E E E E
Involving No Structures
Timber Growing And Harvesting,And
Compatible Uses
protected trees Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
other trees E E E I E E
Principal Structures Related To Agriculture
(Greenhouses,Hot Houses,Structures for
Prelim.Packing,Storage and Preservation
of Produce&Similar Structures;Cumulative
GFA Per Lot)Except Agricultural
Shade/Mist Structures'(See Sec.8106-8.4
&8107-20) (15
Up to 1,000 sq.ft. 6 0 0
Over 1,000 sq.ft.to 20,000 sq.ft. 15
Over 20,000 sq.ft.to 100,000 sq.ft. Li Li -2F
Over 100,000 sq.ft 6
Wineries(Including Processing,Bottling&
Sto 2, 15
Up to 2,000 sq.ft.structure
Over 2,000 to 20,000 sq.ft.structure
Over 20,000 sq.ft.structure
With public tours or testing rooms
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:am Secdon 8205-1.1
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Accessory Uses And Shiftres q�Agriculftture
Accessory Structures Related and Animal Husbandry/Keepin . .
Barns,Storage Buildings,Sheds;
Cumulative GFA Per Lot)(15,25
up to 2,000 sq.ft.(15,25)
0 0
over 2,000 .ft.to 5,000 .ft 15,25 0
over 5,000 .ft.to 20,000 sq.ft. 5)
over 20 000 .ft.to 100,000 .fL 5
over 100,000 .ft. 5
exceeding ht limits 5
Offices* , 19,25) See Article 7
Accessory bathrooms*(See Sec.8107-
1.9)(25
Agricultural Sales Facilities' 16, 19
Small facilities:up to 500 sq.ft.,meeting
standards established by Sedan 8107- 0 0 0 0
6.2(25)
Meeting standards of Sections 8107- ❑ ❑ ❑
6.2.1,8107-6.2.2,and 8107-6.3.4 25
Large facilities:over 500 to 2,000 sq.it. ❑ ❑
5
Large facilities:over 2,000 to 5,000 sq.ft.
5
Wholesale nurseries for propagation:with Q Q Q
sales facilities Lip to 500 sq.ft.(26,34)
with sales facilities of over 500 to
2,000 sq.R 26,34
with sales facilities of over 2,000 to
5,000 sq.ft. 26 34
with sales of non-agricultural items
or materials not propagated on site.
(26,34)
Agricultural Shade/Mist Structures*(16,25,
34
up to 1,000 sq.ft. 25 0 0
over 1,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. 5 0
over 20,000 sq.ft.or 15%of let area 0 ❑
whichever is greater) 25
over 15%of lot area 25
Animal Shade Structures 26
Up to 500 sq.ft. 26 0 A
Over 500 sq.ft.to 1,000 sq.ft. 26 0
Over 1,000 sq.ft.to 10,000 sq.ft. 26 0 0 Li
Over 10,000 sq.ft.or up to 7.5%of lot Q Q ❑ ❑
area whichever is greater) 26
Over 20,000 sq.ft.or up to 15%of lot
area(whichever is greater),Permeable ❑ ❑ ❑
Structures on 26
Over 15%of lot area,Permeable
Structures on 28
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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Over 7.5%of lot area,Impermeable ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ p
Structures on 6
Farmworker Dwelling Units• 15,25
not meeting standards.established by p p p p
Sec.8107-26.1&2 5,32
Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units 26 0
not meeting standards established by ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Sec.8107-26.1 it 2 6,32
Open Storage Per Art.7 6, 15,25 E E E E E
Fuel Sto 6,25 A A 0
Underground Fuel Storage Permitted By E E E E E
Other County Agencies 25
Agricultural Promotional Uses (26)
ANIMAL KEEPING,NON-HUSBANDRY•(6,Z,
15)
Domestic Animals Per Art.7 E E E E E ❑ E E
More Animals Than Are Permitted By Art 7 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ p p p
15
Horses Arid Other Equines Per Art.7(15) E E E E E ❑ E E
More Animals Than Are Permitted By Art 7 ❑ ❑ p p p p p p
15
Kennels/Catteries(2, 15, 19) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Equestrian Centers(16, 19) ❑ ❑ ❑
Wild Animals,Not Inherently Dangerous(15, ❑ ❑ ❑ p p p El El 19)
Inherently Dangerous Animals(16)
Reduced Animal Setbacks Per Table 2 A A A A A A A A
(Sec.8107-2.5.1)(16)
Accessory Structures See Accessory Structures Related to Agriculture and
Animal Husbandry/Keeping;Animal Shade
Structures;Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units 32
AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS,
PRIVATE
BOARDING HOUSES AND BED-AND- 0 S 9 9
BREAKFAST INNS*(2)(35)
On Designated Cultural Heritage Sites(29,
34)
CARE FACILITIES(SEE ALSO H.&S.C.AND
W.&L C.)
Day Care Centers(19) ❑ ❑
Family Day Care Home(28) E E E E E E E E
Intermediate:Care Of 7 Or More Persons(2)
Residential: Care Of 6 Or Fewer Persons 0 0
Care Of 7 Or More Persons
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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CEMETERIES•(See Sec.8107-27) (15)
Accessory Crematories,Columbaria And
Mausoleums
CHURCHES,SYNAGOGUES AND OTHER
BUILDINGS USED FOR RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
CLUBHOUSES(NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) 10 0 19
(2)
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES'(See Sec. 11 D 11 ❑ 11
8107-28) (15)
CULTURALMISTORIC USES(29)
Cultural Heritage Sites With Ordinance Pursuant to Article 7 and principal or accessory uses
Deviations(29)
Historic R 29
Interpretive Centers 29
DWELLINGS
Dwellings,Single-Family'(Mobi(ehomes- 0
See Sec.8107-1.3)
Mobilehome,Continuing Nonconforming 0 1:1 0 11 11 11 Cl ❑ El
15
Lower Income/Senior Developments Built
Pursuant To Art 16(13, 19)
Dwellings,Two-Family,Or Two Single-
Family Dwellings
Lower Income/Senior Developments(Built
Pursuant To Art. 16)((13, 19)
Dwellings,Mull-Family
Lower Inoome/Senior Developments Built
Pursuant To Art 16 13, 19
Qualified Condominium Conversions
Pursuant To Art 19 14
Farmworker Housing Complex(31)
Dwellings,Accessory Structures To
Buildings For Human Habitation: 3, 19
temporary buildings during construction
19
second dwelling unit' , 11, 15,33 0 0
Buildings Not For Human Habitation Or
Agricultural And Animal Husbandry/Keeping
Purposes(E.G.Garage,Storage Building):
3, 15 19,27
up to 2,000 sq.ft.GFA per lot 3,6, 19) 0 A A A A
over 2,000 sq.ft.GFA per lot(3,6, 15, 0 0 0 010
19
exceeding height limits of main structure 0 El 11 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
18
*There are spedfic regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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accessory bathrooms' 18 0 0
Other Structures 18
freestanding light fixtures per sec.9106- 01010 O O O O O O
8.6
nonmotorized wheeled conveyances, Q Q Q 0 0
within standards' 19
which exceed standards
Antennas,Ground-Mounted
Noncommercial '
up to 40 ft.in height 16, 19 0
above 40 ft.in height(6
Patios,Paving And Decks Not More Than E E E E E E E E E
30"Above Finished Grade,Per Art.6 18
Play Structures,Outdoor Furniture,
Mailboxes And Similar Structures Exempt E E E E E E E E E
From Setback Requirements Of Art 6 18
Swimming,wading and ornamental pools E E I E E E I E E E E
less that 18"depth ca 18
Soil and geologic testing for water wells,
foundations,septic systems and similar E E E E E E E E E
construction 18
Dwellings,Acoessory Uses To
Keepina Of Animals;Nonhusbandry'
equines and other domestic animals per E E E E E ❑ E E
art.7 19
more animals than are permitted by ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
art. 7 3 15
pet animals in accordance with standards E E E E E E E E E
of art.7
more animals than are permitted by ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
art. 7 3, 15
wild animals as pets(sec.8107-2.3.1) Q Q Q Q 0
15
more wild animals than are ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
permitted 16
inherently dangerous animals Not permitted
youth projects' 16 A
Commercial uses,minor,for project
residents See sec.8109-1.25 4
Garage/yard sales See definition E E E E E E E E E
Home occupations • 3 0
Open storage,per art.7'(19)(See Section E E E E E E E E E
8107-15
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Colleges and universities
Schods,elementary and secondary
(boarding and nonboarding)
ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE
SOURCES(3)
*There are speciflc regulations for this use;see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:we Section 8105-1.1
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FENCES AND WALLS V HIGH OR LESS PER E E E E E E E E E
ART.6
Over 6'High Per Art.6 18 0 0 0
FESTIVALS,ANIMAL SHOWS, AND SIMILAR ❑ ❑ ❑
EVENTS,TEMPORARY OUTDOOR(35)
FILMING ACTIVITIES - (2,15)
Permanent Not permitted
Temporary ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Occasional For Current News Programs/ E E E E E E E E E
Noncommercial Personal Use
Occasional Per Sec.8107-11.1 4 A A A 0 0
Occasional Wth Waivers Per Sec.8107-11.2
Occasional,Not Meeting Standards(18) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
FIREWOOD OPERATIONS(3,12) ❑ ❑ ❑
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS(T)
Correctional Institutions
Fire Stations ❑ ❑ ❑
Law Enforcement Facilities ❑ ❑
Public Works Projects Not Otherwise Listed
As Uses In This Section Constructed By The E E E E E E E E E
County Or Its Contractors
GRADING(A PWA Grading Permit May Still E E E E E E E E E
Antsy)m
Within An Overlay Zone Pursuant to Amide 9
HOSPITALS
LIBRARIES
MAINTENANCE,ROUTINEIMINOR REPAIRS
TO BUILDINGS,NO STRUCTURAL E E E E - E E E E E
ALTERATIONS
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT•(1)
Mining And Accessory Uses'(1)
Less Than 1 Year In Duration 1,22
Public Works Maintenance,Less Than 1 0 0 0
Year in Duration 1,22
Reclamation Plan(22) Following a public hearing where a reclamation plan is required
r SMARA in conjunction with a land use enfftment
Mining,Agricultural Site•(22)
Oil And Gas Exploration And Production(7) ❑ ❑ 1 ❑ ❑
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend.see Section 8105-1.1
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Drilling,Temporary Geologic(Testing Only) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES*(18) E E E E E E E E E
MOBILEHOME PARKS
MODEL HOMESILOT SALES:2 YEARS* D D 0 0
More Than 2 Years ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
ORGANICS PROCESSING OPERATIONS
(COMPOSTING,VERMICOMPOSTING,
CHIPPING AND GRINDING)(24)
Biosolids Composting Operations'(24)
Commercial Organics Processing Operations
'(24)
Small-Scale(up to 200 cubic yards on-site) ❑ 0 ❑
• 24
Medium-Scale(over 200 cubic yards to ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
1,000 cubic yards on-site)' 24
Large-Scale(over 1,000 cubic yards on-site)
• 24
PIPELINES/TRANSMISSION LINES, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
ABOVEGROUND*
PUBLIC SERVICEAMLITY FACILITIES(27)
Small Utility Stru tures(17) E E E E E E E E E
Excluding Office And Service Yards(28)
Public ServicaUlity Offices And Service
Yards,When Looted On Lots Containing
The Majority Of The Agency's Facilities (28)
RECREATIONAL,SPORT AND ATHLETIC
FACILITIES
Botanic Gardens and Arboreta*(35)
Camps*(8)(35)
Campgrounds*(8)
Community Centers
For Farm Workers And Nonprofit Farm ❑ 19 C9
Community Organizations
Fields,athletic,without buildings,With Or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Without Night Lighting(7, 19,27)
Without Night Lighting 18,27
Geothermal Spas(7)
Golf Courses And/Or Driving Ranges,
Except MiniaWre Golf(15)
Motocross/Off-Highway Vehicle Parks *(17)
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:see Section 8205-1.1
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Parks(6) A ❑ 16 A A 0
With Buildings
Periodic Outdoor Sporting Events(7) ❑
Recreational Vehide Parks*
Recreation Projects,County-Initiated(5) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Caretaker Recreational Vehicle,Accessory 0 0 Q Q Q 0 0 Q
' S
Retreats,Without Sleeping Facilities*(8) ❑ ❑ ❑
With Sleeping Facilities 8
Shooting Ranges And Outdoor Gun Clubs(4) ■
SIGNS PER ARTICLE 10 UNLESS EXEMPT
FROM ZONING CLEARANCE PER SEC.81103 A 0 A 0 0 0 0 A 0
(y)
SOIL AMENDMENT OPERATIONS(16) ❑ ❑ ❑
STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, 0 0 0
TEMPORARY '(3)
TREES AND NATIVE VEGETATION:REMOVAL,
RELOCATION OR PRUNING(7,12)
Protected Trees,And Vegetation In Overlay
Zone' Pursuant to Articles 7 and 9
Other Trees And Vegetation E E E E E E E E E
USES AND STRUCTURES,ACCESSORY
(OTHER THAN TO AGRICULTURE,ANIMALS A 16 A 0 0 0 A 0 ❑
OR DWELLINGS)
Freestanding light Fbdures Per Sec.8106- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O
8.6
Organics Processing Operations*(24)
On-Site Composting Operations(not related
to normal farming activities)*(24)
Small-stele(up to 10 cubic yards on-ske) E E E E E E E E E
24
Medium-scale(over 10 cubic yards to 0 Q 0 Q Q ❑ Q
200 cubic yards on-site)' 24
Large-scale(over 200 cubic yards on- ❑
site)' 24
Waste Handling,Waste Disposal and
Recycling Facilities(24)
HousehokItCESOG Hazardous Waste
Collection Facilities And Hazardous Waste
Collection,Treatment and Storage Facilities
'(24)
Recyclable HousehokUCESOG Hazardous E
Waste Collection Facilities* 24
*There are specific regulations for this use,see Article 7.
Italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:see Section 8.105-1.1
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Not meeting standards established by 0
Section 8107-36.3.7. 24
Soil And Geologic Testing For Water Wells
Foundations,Septic Systems And Similar E E E E E E E E E
Construction(19)
Stockpiling Of Construction Related Debris
and/or Fill Material for Non-agricultural
Operations(28)
Less Than 1,000 Cu.Yds. 28 Q
1,000 Cu.Yds Or More 28
Swimming,Wading,And Ornamental Pools E E E E E E E E E
Less Than 18*Depth Capacity(19)
Patios,Paving And Decks Not More Than E E E E E E E E E
30"Above Finished Grade,Per Art.6(18)
Play Structures,Outdoor Furniture And
Similar Structures Exempt From Setback E E E E E E E E E
Requirements Of Art.6(18)
Open Storage Per Art.7* E E E E E E E E E
Parking/Storage Of Large vehicles(Per ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Requirements Of Sec. 8106-826)(16)
To A Use Requiring A PD Permit Or CUP(2) Pursuant to Article 11 Sec.8111-6.1
Dwelling,Caretaker
VETERINARY HOSPITALS FOR LARGE
ANIMALS
WASTE HANDLING,WASTE DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING FACILITIES (24)
Disposal Facilities,Hazardous Waste'(24)
Disposal Facilities,Oilfield Waste"(24)
Disposal Facilities,Solid Waste*(24)
Recydables Collection And Processing
Facilities *(24)
Recydables Collection Centers*(24) D D
Temporary Collection Activities *(24) D d
Waste Collection And Processing Activities Pursuant to Sec.8107-36.3.12
To Mitigate An Emergency"(24) 7_1 I
Waste Processing Facilities And Transfer
Stations"(24)
WASTEWATERISEWAGE TREATMENT
FACILITIES
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems A A
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facilities(19)
Community wastewater Treatment Facilities
(19)
*There are specific regulations for this use;see Article 7.
italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:see Section 8105-1.1
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WATER PRODUCTION,STORAGE,
TRANSMISSION,8 DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES:
(6)
4 Or Fewer Domestic Service Connections 0 0 0 0 0
(Privately Operated)
5 Or More Domestic Service Connections ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
(Privately Operated)
For Agricultural Purposes(Privately 0 0
Operated)
Well Drilling For Use Only On Lot OF Well E E E E E E E E E
Location
*There are spedtfc regulations for this use;see Article 7.
italicized numbers refer to amendment history at end of use matrices.
Legend:see Section 8105-1.1
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JANUARY 1, 2002
C. 1996 GUIDELINES FOR ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT
Preface:
In a cooperative effort to guide future growth and development, the cities, County and
Local Agency Formation Commission have participated in the creation of these
"Guidelines for Orderly Development." The following guidelines area continuation of the
guidelines which were originally adopted in 1969, and maintain the theme that urban
development should be located within incorporated cities whenever or wherever
practical.
The intent of these guidelines is to clarify the relationship between the cities and the
County with respect to urban planning, serve to facilitate a better understanding
regarding development standards and fees, and identify the appropriate governmental
agency responsible for making determinations on land use requests. These guidelines
are a unique effort to encourage urban development to occur within cities, and to
enhance the regional responsibility of County government.
These guidelines facilitate the orderly planning and development of Ventura County by:
• Providing a framework for cooperative intergovernmental relations
• Allowing for urbanization in a manner that will accommodate the development
goals of the individual communities while conserving the resources of Ventura
County
• Promoting efficient and effective delivery of community services for existing and
future residents
• Identifying in a manner understandable to the general public the planning and
service responsibilities of local governments providing urban services within
Ventura County .
General Policies:
1. Urban development should occur, whenever and wherever practical, within
incorporated cities which exist to provide a full range of municipal services
and are responsible for urban land use planning.
2. The cities and the County should strive to produce general plans, ordinances
and policies which will fulfill these guidelines.
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Policies Within Spheres of Influence:
The following policies shall apply within City Spheres of Influence (Spheres of Influence
are created by LAFCO, as required by State law, to identify the probable boundaries of
cities and special districts, realizing that spheres may be amended from time to time as
conditions warrant):
3. Applicants for land use permits or entitlements for urban uses shall be
encouraged to apply to the City to achieve their development goals and
discouraged from applying to the County.
4. The City is primarily responsible for local land use planning and for providing
municipal services.
5. Prior to being developed for urban purposes or to receiving municipal services,
land should be annexed to the City.
6. Annexation to the City is preferable to the formation of new or expansion of
existing County service areas.
7. Land uses which are allowed by the County without annexation should be equal
to or more restrictive than land uses allowed by the City.
8. Development standards and capital improvement requirements imposed by the
County for new or expanding developments should not be less than those that
would be imposed by the City.
Policies Within Areas of Interest Where a City Exists:
The following policies apply within Areas of Interest where a City exists, but outside the
City's Sphere of Influence (Areas of Interest are created by LAFCO to identify logical
areas of common interest within which there will be no more than one City):
9. Applications for discretionary land use permits or entitlements shall be referred
to the City for review and comment. The County shall respond to all comments
received from the City.
10. The County is primarily responsible for local land use planning, consistent with
the general land use goals and objectives of the City.
11. Urban development should be allowed only within Existing Communities as
designated on the County General Plan.
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12. Existing Communities as designated on the County General Plan should
financially support County-administered urban services which are comparable
to those urban services provided by Cities.
Policies Within Areas of Interest Where No Cities Exist:
13. The County is responsible for local land use planning and for providing
municipal services.
14. Urban development should only be allowed in Unincorporated Urban Centers or
Existing Communities as designated in the County General Plan.
15. Urban development in Unincorporated Urban Centers should only be allowed
when an Area Plan has been adopted by the County, to ensure that the
proposed development is consistent with the intent of the Guidelines.
Definitions for Implementing Guidelines for Orderly Development:
"Urban Development' '
Development shall be considered urban if it meets any of the following criteria:
• It would require the establishment of new community sewer systems or the
significant expansion of existing community sewer systems;
• It would result in the creation of residential lots less than two (2) acres in area; or
o It would result in the establishment of commercial or industrial uses which are
neither agriculturally-related nor related to the production of mineral resources.
"Existing Community":
Existing Community is a land use designation of the County General Plan which
identifies existing urban residential, commercial, or industrial enclaves located outside
Urban designated areas (i.e., cities or Unincorporated Urban Centers). An Existing
Community may include uses, densities, building intensities, and zoning designations
which are normally limited to Urban designated areas but do not qualify as
Unincorporated Urban Centers. This designation has been established to recognize
existing land uses in unincorporated areas which have been developed with urban
building intensities and urban land uses; to contain these enclaves within speck areas
so as to prevent further expansion; and to limit the building intensity and land use to
previously established levels.
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"Unincorporated Urban Center":
Unincorporated Urban Center is a term of the County General Plan which refers to an
existing or planned urban community which is located in an Area of Interest where no
city exists. The Unincorporated Urban Center represents the focal center for community
and planning activities within the Area of Interest, and may be a candidate for future
incorporation.
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STAFF REPORT I�IrI S
Meeting Date: April 18, 2007
TO: tAFCO Commissioners R" _
FROM: Everett Millais, Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Sphere of Influence Review and Update
City of Camarillo
City of Moorpark
City of Simi Valley
City of Thousand Oaks
RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Adopt the attached resolution making'determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Camarillo.
B. Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Moorpark
C. Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Simi Valley.
D. Adopt the attached resolution making determinations and updating the sphere of
influence for the City of Thousand Oaks.
DISCUSSION:
For each city and special district LAFCO must determine and adopt a sphere of
influence. A sphere of influence is defined as a...a plan for the probable physical
boam m
danes and service area of a local agency, as determined by the commission.*
(Government Code §56077)Notwithstanding this definition, LAFCOs are now required
COWSSIONERS AND STAFF
COUNTY. CITY: SPECIAL DISTRICT: PUBLIC:
Undo Parks Don Wounch Tad Grwxhm Kenneth M Has,Chaff
Kathy Long John Zaregon,We Char Go*Oe Lange
Aftnde Aternata. AteirMe AJI~e
Stave Bennett Janwe Pervrn 6rif Lofts• Loins Cunningham
EXECUTIVE OFFICER: DEPUTY EXEC OFFICER: OFFICE MORIICLERK: LE"L COUNSEL.•
Everalt Wait Kan UNid' Debbra schuW Leroy sr ah 0 0 016 6_
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to'...review and.update, as necessary,the adopted sphere not less than once every
five years.' (CA Government Code§56425(f))
i in order to prepare and update spheres of ir*u mw LAFCO must first conduct
municipal service reviews(MSR or MSRs). On March 21, LAFCO accepted the
municipal service review for nine cities in Ventura County, including the cities of
Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. The recommendations now
being made relate to the mandate to,as necessary, review and update the spheres of
influence for the cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
The recommendations relating to sphere of influence updates for the cities are based on
the following five considerations:
1. The spheres of influence for the cities in the County have not been
comprehensively reviewed in over 20 years.When sphere of influence maps
were originally prepared large scale base maps were used and the sphere lines
were often drawn with felt-tip markers. In other words the mapping of sphere of
influence lines was not precise.When the original mapping occurred spheres of
influence were not intended to be used for definitive land use regulations such as
what has subsequently occurred with SOAR and related ordinances.
In 2002, as LAFCO embarked on the MSR and sphere update process, all of the
sphere maps were transferred to geographic information system (GIS)data that
enables precise mapping.As this occurred a number of minor discrepancies
between city boundary lines, assessor parcel lines and spheres of influence have
been found and are now proposed to be oorrected. Further, however, ti'rere are
areas where spheres do not match city boundenes or parcel tines and were
approximated based on natural features such as ridge Ines, flood plains, etc.
These mapping inaoaar pries have been further compounded as the vanous
SOAR ordinances generally reference the poorly mapped spheres of Influence.
As a result, CURB fines for those cities with CURBs, kwkxgr g the cities of
Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, are often poorly defined
and mapped.Vftwwwer practical an attempt has been made to utilize GIS to
refine and correct obvious mapping errors and to minimize the instances where
some lines are not defined. There are still instances, however,where the
sphere of Influence does not follow city bouderies an for parcel lines. Precisely
mapping these areas will depend on future assessment mapping, usually based
on survey work necessary for land divisions and subdivisions. The mapping and
decisions about SOAR areas and/or CURB boundaries are the responsibility of
the individual cities.
2. The Ventura LAFCO has adopted a number of policies relating to sphere of
Influence These policies are contained in the Commissioner's Handbook and are
Staff Report-Sphere of kxkwm Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18, 2007
Page 2 of 10
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reiterated in Attactxnent 1. In particular,there was focus on the polices relating to
having sphere of influence lines coWxkb with city boundaries, lines of
assessment(parcel lines), SOAR and CURB areas, and defined natural features
if they can be precisely mapped.
3. As a part of the sphere of influence update process, if a City is currently providing
basic services outside the existing sphere of influence the recommendations
include adding these areas into the.sphere as much as feasible given other
constraints. Since 1994 comes and special district may not provide services
outside their boundaries,unless the anew served is within their sphere of
influence. The ability to provide services outside the sphere of influence is now
exbemely limited and,as a result, spheres of influence have even more meaning
relating to service provision. Prior to 1994,however, merry cities extended
infrastructure and agreed to serve areas without regard to their sphere of
influence. In some cases services were Wended after 1994 due to ignorance of
the law, but cannot now be disconnected.
4. Sphere of i ftmice updates are considered as"projects' wider CEQA and
LAFCO is the lead agency for these projects. For the sphere update process, if
sphere of influence changes could be determined to be generally or categorically
exempt, or if a simple negative declaration could be prepared without any
detailed envir+ormerrtal analysis, the charge is being recommended. However, in
instances where sphere of influence changes would require detailed or
substantial analysis to comply with CEQA, possibly including mitigated negative
declarations or ERs,then such changes are not being recommended. In such
instances it is more proper, Wckx ug both the coat and usefulness of the
analysis,to allow a city to be the CEQA lead agency for major sphere changes in
conjunction with future sphere amendment and annexation applications that also
include land use entitlements(e.g. pre-zoning).
5. LAFCO staff met with the staff of each city to review the existing sphere of
indluence, discuss changes and solicit input.The four points noted above were
On basis far all changes discussed, but in some instances some of these points
conflicted. For example, if aligning the sphere with a city's CURB would trigger
substantial environmental analysis by LAFCO, such a change is not being
recommended. Based on these reviews, LAFCO staff behoves each of the four
cities are in concurrence with the recorinuiende now being made.
Sphere of influence updates must oaxx at noticed public hearings. Accordingly, proper
notice has been made as required by law. In addition,the Commission must by law
consider and prepare a written statement of its determinations with respect to four
factors. Each of these factors and further detdls applicable to each city are discussed in
the following sections.
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18,2007
Page 3 of 10
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City of Simi Valley
The City of Simi Valley sphere of influence generally follows the existing City boundary,
but also includes some areas outside the current City boundary that are included in the
Cit/s General Plan.For some of these areas the sphere of influence does not follow
property or parcel lines. Compounding some of these discrepancies is the fact that the
City's CURB,established well after the existing sphere of influence,does not always
follow either the existing City boundary or the existing sphere of influence.The City's
CURB also meanders across property and parcel lines. In areas where the existing
sphere of influence and/or the CURB do not follow property or parcel fines detailed
survey work will be required in order to precisely map both the sphere of Influence and
the CURB. Due to the need for detscled survey work,the sizes of many of the affected
parcels,and the City's desire to not reduce its sphere so that it Is Ina better position to
comment on any development proposals filed with the County, no sphere of influence
changes are being recommended to coned what wiN continue to be mapping issues
affecting several large properties.At such time as development may be proposed for
the affected properties,the City will be the lead agency and detailed surrey work will be
required,possibly knckidmg actions by both the City and the County to allow for the
subdivision of land.As this occurs,and via sphere of influence amendment applications
by the City,the sphere of influence can be precisely mapped and corrected by LAFCO.
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo,Moorpark, Sim Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18, 2007
Page 6 of 10
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As a part of the sphere of influence update for the City of Simi Valley,the Reagan
Library property and seven adjoining properties are being recorxruended to be Included
in the sphere.The reason is that the City is cunw*providing services to the Library
and to the adjoining developed parcels and is the only poterdial service provider for the
three parcels that are undeveloped(two of which have read access and graded pads for
i homes).The City provides sewer service to this area directly, provides water service via
Waterworks District No. 8,a dependent district governed by the City of Simi Valley City
Council, and,via agreement with the County,provides police services for events at the
Library. in addition, Presidential Drive,the sole access to the Library and the six
adjoining residential lots, is maintained by the City,even though it Is partially outside the
City boundary. Detailed information about each parcel afrected is shown in the following
table:
Parcel No. Owner Size Use
acres
50"400-355 Ca Coastal Fi wxM Funding 67.889 Open"0°
5004 400-365 Foundation
The Ronald Presider" 99.980 Presidential L aviary
500-0400.675 Ahmed b Kristine J kwahim 10.00 Single family residence
500-0-400.565 Catherine M.Ciernort 10.55 residence
500.0400-555 Presidential Estates Venture 10.00 Undeveloped
LLC
5004400-515 Satya N.b Suds Sahu Tncst 10.00 Single family residence
500-0400.535 Curtis Zubrin Trust 10.00 Unclevsloped
(graded
500-0400-525 Karen S.Flannery Trust 110.55 flernily residence
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While these properties should be in the City's sphere of influence due to where and how
ser4mes are provided,and while the City may ultimately want to annex the Library-and
the adjoining parcels, it should be noted that this entire area is also in the Tierra ReWa
Greenbelt.This Greenbelt is a result of a joint resolution adopted in 1984 by the County
! of Ventura and the cities of Simi Valley. Moorpark and Thousand Oaks(Attac hment.2).
The Greenbelt resolution was predicated on the fad that the area in the Greenbelt was
all outside the sphere of influence of any city and was difficult to serve with water,sewer
and other municipal services. Even though LAFCO was not a formal party to the
Greenbelt Agreernent the resolution speaties that areas within Waterworks District No.
8(a dependent district of the County in 1984)that might be served should result in a
change in the sphere of influence for the City of Simi Valley, provided the area is also
covered in the City of Simi Valley's General Plan.
Clearly, circxurnstarms have changed since 1984.The development of the Reagan
Library and the adjoining lots and the extension of services by Waterworks District No.
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18, 2007
Page 7 of 10
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8, now controlled by the City of Simi Valley, and the provision of other services by the
City,are cause for changing the sphere of influence and for a future revision of the
Greenbelt Agreement This is further bolstered by the fad that this area Is now also
included in the City of Simi Valley General Plan,with all the parcels designated"Open
Space."
An action by LAFCO to include this area in the Ctys sphere of Influence will not change
any of the services now provided or the zoning.The area will remain subject to the
County's General Plan and zoning until annexation may occur. However,the sphere
update should trigger a review and amendment of the Greenbelt Agreement by all
parties. as originally contemplated,and should lad to the annexation of the area into
the City of Simi Valley. it should be noted,though,that current LAFCO policies require
the Greenbelt Agreement be amended first before the annexation of any area in a
Greenbelt.
In addition to including the Reagan Library area in the City's sphere,the update also
includes a number of minor mapping flanges to align the sphere with the City boundary
and/or parcel lines wherever it was apparent they were intended to match.
For California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)purposes,the City of Simi Valleys
sphere of influence update is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3)of the
CEQA Guidelines.This is the Ogeneral rte"exemption,meaning that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the erwironment The r+eoorrxnended sphere of induence accounts for areas
already being served by the City,but is otherwise basically the same as the existing
sphere of influence.The area being added to the sphere is designated open space in
the County General Plan and is also designated open space in the City's General Plan,
and the City's General Plan for open space is more restrictive than the County's. Thus,
no land use changes will result from this update.The sphere update should result in a
revision to the Tarry Rejada Greenbelt Agreement, this Agreement is solely a
statement of local policy that does not control land use,and provides for a sphere of
influence change based on a change to services and the City's General Plan.
Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 56425(e)it is recommended that the
Commission consider and adopt written statements of its determinations with respect to
each of the following:
(1) The present and p/wwW Isnd uses in the arse, kx*x*V agvibuldrral and
open pace lands. —The sphere of influence update for the City of Simi
Valley accounts for areas already being served by the City, but is otherwise
basically the same as the existing sphere of influence.The area being added
to the sphere is designated open space in the County General Plan and is
also designated open space in the City's General Plan, and the City's General
Staff Report-Sphere of Influence Update
Cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks
April 18,2007
Page 8 of 10 000171
Plan for open space is more resgictire than the County's. Thus, no land use
changes will result from this update.
(2) The Present and probable need for public facides and services in the area. —
To the extent that two of the residential Ions in the area to being added to the
sphere of influence do not now have conneftns to facilities controlled by the
City,such service connections will be required prior to devebpm meet. No other
changes in public facilities or services provided by the City will result from this
sphere of influence update.
(3) The present c epecity of pubk facflities and adequacy of public swvkaes that
On agwxyprovides oris aufxh*ed to provide.—The sphere of influence
update will not affect the present capacity of public facilities or the adequacy
of the services provided by the City of Simi Valley.
(4) The existence of any social or ecorwmia community of interest in the area if
the conanisslon detenruines that they are relevant to the agency.-The sphere
of influence update will not affect the social or economic community of
interest in the area.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:PLANNING—BUILDING AND SAFETY—CODE COMPLIANCE
9'a reo ��°_ 799 Moorpark Avenue,Moorpark,California 93021 (805)517-6200 fax(805)532-2540
April 17, 2007
'Mr. Everett Millais, Executive Officer
Ventura County LAFCo
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009-1850
Re: April 18, 2007 Agenda Item 9C
City of Simi Valley Sphere of Influence Update
Dear Everett
On behalf of the City of Moorpark, I am requesting that the Commission not amend the
Sphere of Influence for the City of Simi Valley at this time to include the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library and adjacent properties. These properties are restricted from
annexation by the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement, adopted by the Cities of
Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the County of Ventura. Inclusion in the
Sphere of Influence is the first step toward annexation.
The City of Moorpark is concerned about the process whereby the Sphere of Influence
amendment is being considered prior to a successful amendment of the Greenbelt
Agreement. We request that any change to the Sphere of Influence involving land
within the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt not be approved unless the Greenbelt Agreement is
first amended to address such property. Please let me know if you have any questions
on this matter.
Sincerelydiz4/T-?'
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Barry K.
Community Development Director
C: Honorable City Council
Honorable Planning Commission
Steven Kueny, City Manager
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PATRICK HUNTER KEITH F.MILLHOUSE ROSEANN MIKOS MARK VAN DAM JANICE PARVIN
ATTACHMENT 2
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark. California Page 6 June 6. 2007
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved and Councilmember Parvin seconded a motion
to set and advertise public hearings before the Planning Commission on June 26,
2007 and City Council on July 18, 2007, for consideration of the development
agreement, concurrent with other related entitlements. The motion carried by
voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
C. Consider Tierra Rejada Greenbelt and Proposed Sphere of Influence
Update for City of Simi Valley. Staff Recommendation: 1) Prepare a letter
to the Ventura County LAFCO indicating the City of Moorpark is not
opposed to the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's Sphere of
Influence; and 2) Work with staff from the cities of Simi Valley, Thousand
Oaks, and the County to discuss potential changes to the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt Agreement for consideration by affected City Councils and
Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Councilmembers and staff regarding
changing the semantics of the letter to show "support of", rather than "not
in opposition" to, the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's
Sphere of Influence; requesting a list of allowable uses for Green Belt and
other open spaces in the County; consideration of future discussions to
consider a possible conservation easement for the Green Belt to protect
open space and wildlife linkage crossings; and the possibility of requesting
a moratorium on any more changes in the Greenbelt area until all issues
are resolved.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Traffenstedt stated there were no
speakers.
MOTION: Councilmember Parvin moved and Councilmember Mikos seconded a
motion to: 1) Prepare a letter to the Ventura County LAFCO indicating the City of
Moorpark is in support of the inclusion of the subject property in Simi Valley's
Sphere of Influence; and 2) Work with staff from the cities of Simi Valley,
Thousand Oaks, and the County to discuss potential changes to the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement including, but not limited to, wildlife corridors and
appropriate land uses, by affected City Councils and Board of Supervisors. The
motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Councilmember Millhouse absent.
D. Consider the Second Supplement to the Moorpark College Master Plan
Draft Environmental Impact Report. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff
to send a comment letter to the Ventura County Community College
District.
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ATTACHMENT 3
MINUTES OF THE EAST COUNTY CITIES JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOORPARK • CITY OF SIMI VALLEY • CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
October 10, 2007
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Presidential Learning Center
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, California
AGENDA
ITEM
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City of Simi Valley Mayor Miller
II. ROLL CALL:
A. City Council of Present: Mayor Paul Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Steven T. Sojka,
Simi Valley Council Members Barbra Williamson, Glen T. Becerra, and
Michelle S. Foster.
Absent: None
Staff. Mike Sedell, City Manager; David Hirsch, City
Attorney; and Al Boughey, Director of Environmental Services
B. City Council of Present: Mayor Patrick Hunter, Mayor Pro Tern Keith F.
Moorpark Millhouse, Council Members Roseann Mikos, Ph.D., Janice S.
Parvin, and Mark Van Dam.
Absent: None
Staff: Steve Kueny, City Manager; Joseph Montes, City
Attorney; and Barry Hogan, Deputy City Manager/Community
Development
C. City Council of Present: Mayor Andrew P. Fox, Mayor Pro Tern Jacqui V.
Thousand Oaks Irwin, Council Members Dennis C. Gillette, Claudia Bill-de la
Pena and Thomas P. Glancy.
Absent: None
Staff: Scott Mitnick, City Manager; Amy Albano, City
Attorney; and John Prescott, Community Development Director
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Minutes of the East County Cities 2 October 10, 2007
AGENDA
ITEM
III. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Miller introduced Ventura County Supervisors Linda Parks and Peter Foy who
were in attendance. He stated that Dawn Mortara and Ed Krasner had submitted
speaker cards in support of the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt, but did not wish to
speak.
1. Barbara Kerkhoff, Somis, CA, commended the City Councils for coordinating this
meeting and their dedication to the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt. She requested
action be taken to strengthen the Greenbelt, and that the City of Moorpark initiate
a formal agreement with the County of Ventura for a Las Posas Valley Greenbelt,
and distributed handouts for the City Council Members (Exhibit A).
2. John F. Kerkhoff, Somis, CA, stated the strongest regulations should be enacted to
protect open space and agriculture.
Mayor Miller requested that Simi Valley City Manager Sedell give a brief overview of
the purpose of this meeting. City Manager Sedell stated that the goal of the meeting
was to provide a learning process so when individual Councils discuss the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library and the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt, all cities would
have the same background information.
IV. PRESENTATION ON RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
Kirby Hansen, Special Project Consultant, the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Foundation, reported on the educational opportunities that the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library offers.
Ms. Hansen stated that the Annenberg Foundation granted the Library 10 million
dollars to create the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center to
promote civic responsibility through civility and respect in politics and government.
The program will teach students from K - 12 through college on the importance of
participating in the democratic process and working together.
Ms. Hansen informed the audience of upcoming events being held at the Library,
including lectures, exhibits, holiday programs, an upcoming Republican Presidential
Debate, and plans being formulated to celebrate Ronald Reagan's Centennial birthday
in February 2011.
Mayor Miller thanked Ms. Hansen for the presentation, and the report was received
and filed.
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Minutes of the East County Cities 3 October 10, 2007
AGENDA
ITEM
V. PRESENTATION ON TIERRA REJADA VALLEY GREENBELT
Chris Stephens, Director, Ventura County Resource Management Agency, gave a
PowerPoint Presentation on the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt's status and current
activities (Exhibit B). He discussed adoption, boundaries, and purpose, and stated that
the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) endorsed the Greenbelt
Agreement.
Mr. Stephens reviewed the permitted land uses for open space and agricultural zoning
designations in the County. Further, he discussed the proposed annexation of the
Presidential Library and adjacent parcels to the City of Simi Valley. He stated the
tasks needed to be accomplished by the City of Simi Valley prior to LAFCO's
approval of the annexation.
Mayor Miller requested questions from the City Council Members. Discussion ensued
regarding: details of the prior approved County advisory Measure A; permitted uses
and facilities in the Greenbelt; the County code enforcement process; the compatibility
of the illumination approved for the driving range project with the concept of open
space and protection of wildlife corridors, and the term of that project's conditional
use permit; the County's position on a letter from the City of Moorpark requesting the
County consider adopting a more restrictive open space land use designation and
zoning within the Greenbelt; other projects that are anticipated to come forward in the
Greenbelt; the notification and comment process for discretionary permits; the need
for better communication between cities on sphere amendment and annexation
proposals; if a Countywide vote of the people is required to amend the County SOAR
ordinance; whether the County has a ridgeline protection ordinance; the suggestion
that the Cities consider annexing the Greenbelt to better control development;
disappointment with County control of the Greenbelt area; the process to be followed
to work with the County on strengthening the Greenbelt; the difference between the
Santa Paula and the Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt agreements, and the recent
implementation of tines and a priority system for the County code enforcement
program.
City Manager Sedell reviewed the annexation process for the Presidential Library and
adjacent properties. He mentioned that LAFCO recommended and approved a Sphere
of Influence change, and the Simi Valley City Council supported proceeding with an
annexation process. He reported the process would include: outreach to the property
owners; a Greenbelt Agreement amendment among the Cities; environmental review
and application filed with a pre-zoning map; review from both the Simi Valley
Planning Commission and City Council; an application to be filed with LAFCO; a
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AGENDA
ITEM
public review process; a vote of the property owners in the annexed area; and filing
with the State Board of Equalization. City Manager Sedell stated that the open space
zoning for the annexation area would be retained.
There being no further questions, the report was received and filed.
V1. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Miller ed the meeting at 8:28 p.m. There
being n jections, t meeting was adjourned through
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Andrew P. Fox, Mayor of City of
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Thousand Oaks, California
Anne Morrow, Deputy Director/City
Clerk of the City of Simi Valley, California
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
Status and Current Activities
Presentation to the
East County Cities Joint Council Meeting
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
October 10, 2007
TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
♦ Initially Adopted in 1982.
• Current Resolution Adopted in 1984.
♦ Boundaries of the Greenbelt Area
have remained constant since 1984.
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
The Purpose:
Retain the Greenbelt Area "in
agricultural and other open space
uses for the overall best interests of
the cities, the County and the State."
TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
The Basic Agreement:
Establishment of "a policy of non-
annexation and retention of open
space uses for the properties in the
Tierra Rejada Valley."
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
Further Action :
A request that the Local Agency
Formation Commission "endorse the
Greenbelt" and "continue to act in a
manner consistent with the
preservation of the lands for
agricultural and other open space
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
Current Permitted Land Uses/Activities:
• Reagan Presidential Library
• Single Family Homes/Second Dwellings
• Agriculture/Wholesale Nurseries
• Equestrian/Horse Boarding
• Driving Range
• Agricultural Promotional Activities
TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
LAFCO recently approved a revised
Sphere of Influence for the City of
Simi Valley.
LAFCO policy requires the City of Simi
Valley work to revise the Greenbelt
Agreement prior to its approval of
the final annexation.
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TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
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Simi Valley:
♦ Reagan Presidential Library and
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ATTACHMENT 4
ITEM 93.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Planning Director i
DATE: August 18, 2009 (CC Meeting of 9/2/2009)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Greenbelt Agreement by Removing 228.96 Acres from the Greenbelt,
Including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, on the Request of
the City of Simi Valley
BACKGROUND
On July 3,2009, the Community Development Department received a request from the
City of Simi Valley to amend the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement by removing
228.96 acres in the City of Simi Valley's Sphere of Influence from the greenbelt,
including the 99.98 acre Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and seven other
properties. No other property in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt is in Simi Valley's Sphere
of Influence or Area of Interest. Exhibits showing the area proposed for removal from
the greenbelt are included with the attached draft Resolution. The request has been
made to allow the City of Simi Valley to annex this property. An amendment to the
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement is required before the Ventura County Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) would consider the annexation; it requires
approval by the Cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks, as well as the
County of Ventura.
DISCUSSION
The Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement, as adopted in 1984 by the Cities of Moorpark,
Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks and the County of Ventura calls for a policy of non-
annexation and retention of open space uses in a defined area of approximately 2,650
acres between the three cities. The area proposed for removal by the City of Simi Valley
includes the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, four homes on ten-acre lots, two
vacant graded ten-acre lots and one 67.88 acre undeveloped lot. This area currently
receives water and sewer service from Simi Valley. Proposed annexation of this
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September 2, 2009
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property by Simi Valley was presented to the Councils of the three cities at a joint
meeting on October 10, 2007 as an information item.
Simi Valley staff is proposing Open Space (OS) pre-zoning for the property, similar to
current zoning under the County, with 10-acre minimum lot sizes for the six residential
lots and 40-acre minimum lot sizes for the library and adjacent 67.88 acre undeveloped
lot. Pre-zoning sets the zoning that would take effect upon annexation. This zoning
would preclude further subdivision of all land except the library site, which is not likely to
be subdivided in the future. On August 5, 2009, the Simi Valley Planning Commission
recommended to their City Council approval of the pre-zoning and application request
for annexation. A Negative Declaration was prepared for the pre-zoning and annexation
by Simi Valley staff.
Removal of the area from the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt would not result in a change in
land use or land use regulations on the property and it would not affect the integrity of
the rest of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt. The remainder of the greenbelt would be
entirely within Moorpark's Area of Interest, giving Moorpark notice and opportunity to
consult with the County on all discretionary development proposed in the greenbelt
area.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed removal of the property from the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt would not result
in any physical change to the environment as the land uses and land use regulations for
the property would not be affected. The City of Simi Valley is currently providing water
and sewer service to the properties and this would not change. Therefore, this action is
exempt from environmental review under the general rule that the California
Environmental Quality Act does not apply to projects where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on
the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2009- approving an amendment to the boundary of the
Tierra Rejada Greenbelt.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution No. 2009-
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE TIERRA REJADA GREENBELT
AGREEMENT BY REMOVING 228.96 ACRES FROM THE
GREENBELT, INCLUDING THE RONALD REAGAN
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, ON THE REQUEST OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
WHEREAS, a greenbelt can be defined as an area consisting of prime
agricultural or other open space land, as defined in Section 35046 and 65560 of the
Government Code, which is preserved in agricultural or other open space uses;
WHEREAS, the cities of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley and the
County of Ventura have adopted a joint resolution which has established a greenbelt
within the Tierra Rejada Valley for agricultural and open space uses and that area is
excluded from all City spheres of influence;
WHEREAS, the greenbelt established for the Tierra Rejada Valley is generally
described as the area lying in the Tierra Rejada Valley west of the City of Simi Valley,
north of the City of Thousand Oaks, and south of the City of Moorpark, and within the
County of Ventura as shown on Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Simi Valley City Council intends to request approval from the
Local Agency Formation Commission of Ventura County to annex territory within the
greenbelt for the purpose of providing urban services to the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and adjoining properties as shown on Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the policies of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Ventura
County do not allow for approval of an annexation proposal from a city that is in conflict
with any greenbelt agreement except under exceptional circumstances and encourages
that greenbelt agreements be amended by all parties involved prior to the filing of any
proposal that may be in conflict with agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the amendment to the
Tierra Rejada Valley Greenbelt will not result in a change of land use for the subject
site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the Planning Director's determination
that this project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act by the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Valley Greenbelt map as shown on Exhibit B will not result in a change of land use for
the subject site as described in the proposed Simi Valley Zone Change Z-S-643. Simi
Valley Zone Change Z-S-643 is proposed to pre-zone the subject parcels so that the
zoning designation, density, and lot sizes will remain the same as under the current
zoning designations of the County of Ventura. The pre-zone designations are depicted
on Exhibit C.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the amendment to the Tierra Rejada
Valley Greenbelt as shown on Exhibit B reflects the revised boundary of the Tierra
Rejada Valley Greenbelt.
SECTION 3. The City requests that the Local Agency Formation Commission
endorse the Greenbelt as shown on Exhibit B and to continue to act in a manner
consistent with the preservation of the aforementioned lands for agricultural and other
open space purposes.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2009.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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Mike Sedell, City Manager
City of Simi Valley
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Simi Valley, CA 93065
Re: Amendment to Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
Dear Mr. Sedell:
As recently discussed, the Moorpark City Council on September 2, 2009 considered and
continued the referenced matter. The Council's specific action is as follows:
The item is continued off calendar; directed staff to schedule a future
agenda item for Council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement; directed staff to contact the cities of Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks to request they agendize the Greenbelt for discussion;
and directed staff to then set up a joint meeting with the three cities to
discuss strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
During its September 2, 2009 discussion, some members expressed concern about the
lack of progress on potential amendments to strengthen the Greenbelt Agreement since the
three city councils met on October 2007.
Please let me know if further clarification is needed on the Moorpark City Council's
September 2, 2009 action.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Steven Kueny
City Manager
c: Honorable City Council
David Bobardt, Planning Director
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Scott Mitnick, City Manager
City of Thousand Oaks
2100 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Re: Amendment to Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
Dear Mr. Mitnick:
As recently discussed, the Moorpark City Council on September 2, 2009 considered and
continued the referenced matter. The Council's specific action is as follows:
The item is continued off calendar; directed staff to schedule a future
agenda item for Council discussion of the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement; directed staff to contact the cities of Simi Valley and
Thousand Oaks to request they agendize the Greenbelt for discussion;
and directed staff to then set up a joint meeting with the three cities to
discuss strengthening the Greenbelt Agreement.
During its September 2, 2009 discussion, some members expressed concern about the
lack of progress on potential amendments to strengthen the Greenbelt Agreement since the
three city councils met on October 2007.
Please let me know if further clarification is needed on the Moorpark City Council's
September 2, 2009 action.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Steven Kueny
City Manager
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David Bobardt, Planning Director
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September 23, 2009
Mr. Steve Kueny, City Manager
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Dear Steve:
Subsequent to receipt of your letter of September 14, and our phone conversation with Scott
Mitnick, I discussed with our Mayor the Moorpark City Council's concern regarding the Simi
Valley sphere of influence detachment from the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt. While our City
Council recognizes the concerns of some of your Council Members over the protection of the
Greenbelt area, our City Council believes that they have provided every assurance possible that
all of the territory being detached will have (once annexed into Simi Valley) as much, if not
greater, legal protection than if it remained as a part of the existing Greenbelt in the County.
Our City Council has been discussing this annexation for over two years and our Council
Members were under the clear impression that both the Thousand Oaks and Moorpark City
Councils had been satisfied through previous discussions that there is absolutely no intention to
change any existing land uses in the annexed (detachment) area. This was further highlighted
this past week in the City Council's discussion and action when they unanimously approved the
annexation application and pre-zoned the area to exactly duplicate the County zoning.
While I do not need to restate all of what has been communicated in the past, this proposed
annexation is solely intended to reflect logical jurisdictional boundaries (according to LAFCO
guidelines), and to embrace the vast majority of services to the area that are already being
provided by our City (i.e. sewer, water, traffic, and ei-nergency police services). It is also i;,
our Sphere of Influence, a recent LAFCO action that all of our City Councils were aware of,
which was recognized at the time as a precursor to annexation.
In recognition of your Council's concern, we would suggest that the three City Managers get
together within the next two weeks with our respective Mayors to discuss any concerns that
may still exist regarding this annexation/detachment. We would also respectfully request that
your City Council place this back on your agenda at your earliest convenience after our
Mayors meet, in order that LAFCO may consider the item at their November meeting (which
is their last meeting this year).
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I am hopeful that this proposal will serve to resolve any remaining concerns that Members of
your City Council may have, and that we can continue the great relationships that our East
County Cities have developed over the past decade. "Thank you in advance for an expeditious
consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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City of Thousand Oaks
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City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Re: Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement
Dear Steve:
Thank you for the attached letter of September 14, 2009 which conveyed Moorpark City Council's
action on September 2, 2009 with respect to City of Simi Valley's proposed revision to the Tierra
Rejada Greenbelt Agreement and related interest in annexing the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and surrounding seven parcels. The City of Thousand Oaks now has a better
understanding of Moorpark's concerns and interests.
As a reminder, on June 12, 2007, Thousand Oaks City Council expressed its support for Simi
Valley's proposal to remove these parcels from the existing Tierra Rejada Greenbelt Agreement.
By extension, Thousand Oaks City Council expressed its willingness to support the future
annexation of these parcels into City of Simi Valley. At the same time, however, Thousand Oaks
City Council did express a strong desire to make sure that the remaining Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement is strengthened.
On October 13, 2009, staff will provide an update to City Council on this matter. City Council will be
asked to formally act on Simi Valley's proposal to amend the existing Tierra Rejada Greenbelt
Agreement.
In recognition of the Moorpark City Council's concerns articulated on September 2, 2009, City of
Thousand Oaks will gladly participate in the upcoming September 30, 2009 meeting among the
three Mayors and City Managers from Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks to discuss any
remaining concerns/issues associated with this subject matter.
The City of Thousand Oaks looks forward to continued cooperation among all three East County
cities on this and other issues of mutual interest.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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